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Lok Sabha Election 2019 LIVE: I’m not Narendra Modi, won’t ignore experience, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul gandhi addresses media

Congress has tried to protect institutions from PM Modi and BJP, says Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi will again do some 'distract India' event, but country won't get distracted: Rahul Gandhi.

I'm not Narendra Modi, won't ignore experience, says Rahul Gandhi

I'm not Narendra Modi, won't ignore experience; Cong will benefit from Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh's experience, says Rahul Gandhi

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi: Modi is getting frustrated and Modi had the opportunity to prove himself

I got impression that Modi is getting frustrated and Modi had the opportunity to prove himself and I would have like if my prime minister would have addressed the issues of youths, farmers and poors

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Congress's role as opposition party has been 'A' grade: Rahul Gandhi

Election Commission's role in these polls has been biased and it has issued orders keeping in mind PM Modi's schedule, says Rahul Gandhi

Role of EC has been biased in this elections, Modi Ji can say whatever he wants to say while we're stopped from saying the same thing.Seems that the elections schedule was made for Modi Ji's campaigning. BJP and Narendra Modi have lots of money while we have truth, said Rahul Gandhi

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Why did PM not accept my challenge for debate on Rafale issue, asks Rahul Gandhi

Philosophy of Amit Shah, PM Modi not philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi: Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister holds a press conference just 4-5 days before the election ends

Prime Minister holds a press conference just 4-5 days before the election ends, unprecedented Prime Minister of India is holding a press conference for the first time.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Why are you not debating with me on Rafale, asks Rahul to PM Modi

PM Modi is doing a press conference, it is unprecedented. I am told the door of the room where PM Modi is addressing a press conference has been closed. I had told some journalists here to go and ask couple of questions from our side but believe they aren't allowed, said Rahul Gandhi

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Congress President Rahul Gandhi to address the media

EC orders political leaders to refrain from addressing media and giving interviews during silence period

During the silence period, star campaigners and other Political Leaders should refrain from addressing the media by way of press conferences and giving interviews on election matters, said Election Commission of India

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Resentment among people due to politics of BJP, says Sachin Pilot

There is resentment among the people of the country due to the politics of the ruling BJP government at the Centre, Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot said on Friday.

Referring to the violence in West Bengal and BJP nominee Pragya Thakur's statement on Nathuram Godse, Pilot said it is for the first time that a constitutional institution like the Election Commission of India had to face several questions.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi: The BJP and the RSS are God-se lovers

“I finally got it. The BJP and the RSS... Are not God-Ke Lovers. They are God-Se Lovers, said Congress President Rahul Gandhi

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Won't be able to forgive Pragya Thakur for insulting 'Bapu': PM Modi on Godse remark

BJP leader Anil Saumitra suspended from primary membership of BJP over his post on Mahatma Gandhi

BJP leader Anil Saumitra suspended from primary membership of the party over his social media post calling Mahatma Gandhi father of Pakistan. The party asks him to reply in 7 days.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

PM Modi had locked his cabinet ministers at Race Course road during demonetisation: Rahul Gandhi

World’s biggest actor is your PM, you could have chosen Amitabh, says Priyanka Gandhi in Mirzapur

Car in RSS chief's convoy overturns

A car in Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's convoy overturned while trying to avoid a cow on a road here, official sources said on Friday.

The incident took place in Warora here on Thursday evening when Bhagwat's Z-Plus motorcade was proceeding from Chandrapur to Nagpur.

Though the car in which the RSS chief was travelling passed the cow, another car in the convoy with six CRPF troopers braked suddenly and suffered a tyre burst, causing it to turn turtle.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Outsiders threatening voters in Varanasi, says Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati on Friday alleged that outsiders are being used to lure and threaten voters in Varanasi to ensure a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked why the EC was not focusing on the constituency.

Slamming the Election Commission, she asked why the poll body was not keeping a watch on Varanasi like it was doing in West Bengal.

In a tweet, Mayawati charged, "In a bid to ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins from Varanasi, outsiders are being used to lure and threaten voters. In this case, how can a free and impartial polls be held".

Varanasi will go to polls on May 19.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

NPF to review its alliance with BJP in Manipur

Contending that the BJP does not pay heed to its ideas and suggestions, the NPF, a partner in the saffron party-led alliance in the state, has convened a meeting of its leaders on Saturday to decide if it would continue to stay in the coalition or withdraw support.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Cong questions PM's silence on Pragya Thakur's remarks on Godse

Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya's remarks describing Nathuram Godse as a "patriot".

BJP's Bhopal Lok Sabha candidate and Malegaon blast accused Thakur on Thursday lauded Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a "patriot", sparking an outrage from the Opposition.

Under fire for her remarks, Thakur tendered an apology on Thursday night and said she respected Mahatma Gandhi as his work for the country cannot be forgotten.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi holds a roadshow in Mirzapur

Congress General Secretary of UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi holds a roadshow in Mirzapur. Lalitesh Pati Tripathi, Mizrapur Congress candidate also present

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Kadavoor Sivadasan dead

Veteran trade unionist and senior Congress leader Kadavoor Sivadasan passed away at a private hospital early on Friday morning, party sources said. He was 87 and was under treatment for pneumonia.

A four-time legislator, Sivadasan was a minister in the Cabinets of K Karunakaran and AK Antony.

Starting his political career as a trade union leader from his home district Kollam, Sivadasan was elected MLA on a Revolutionary Socialist Party ticket in 1980 and 1982. He later switched to the Congress, on whose ticket he won the 1991 and 2001 Assembly polls.

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Pragya Thakur roadshow in Burhanpur canceled

Sadhvi Pragya Thakur roadshow on Friday in Burhanpur canceled. Party has cited health issue as the reason.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

District Election Officer of Agar Malwa submits to report to MP Election Commission over Pragya Thakur statement over Godse

District Election Officer, Agar Malwa District, has submitted his report to Madhya Pradesh Election Commission in the matter of Pragya Singh Thakur's statement "Nathuram Godse was, is and will remain a 'deshbhakt'

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Kamal Hassan: Every religion has their own terrorist, we cannot claim that we are sanctimonious

“I feel the quality of polity is going down. I don't feel threatened. Every religion has their own terrorist, we cannot claim that we are sanctimonious. History shows that all religions have their extremists, said Kamal Haasan on stones thrown at his rally in Trichy.

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi to hold roadshows in Mirzapur and Kushinagar today

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to hold roadshows in Mirzapur and Kushinagar on Friday, May 17

Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST

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Published: 17 May 2019, 9:05 AM IST